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Board expands heirs property assistance cap to $20,000 to help complex title cases
Summary
The board approved Resolution 06‑2026 to raise the per‑property assistance cap from $9,000 to $20,000 while keeping a $3,000 cap per probate case, allowing staff to cover more complex multi‑probate title clearances and permit owners to use private probate counsel.
The Community Redevelopment Board approved Resolution 06‑2026 to increase flexibility in the CRA’s heirs property assistance program. Under the amended guidelines the program’s per‑property assistance cap rises from $9,000 to $20,000 while maintaining a $3,000 maximum per probate case. The change responds to situations where a single property requires multiple probate proceedings to clear title.
CRA director Bridal Gandhi Savda said the program was created to help property owners clear title so they can obtain homeowners insurance, homestead exemption and access repair or financing programs. "Originally there was a $3,000 cap per probate case," staff explained. Gandhi Savda said one application has completed the process, two are moving forward, and the city has identified about 33 properties with potential probate/title issues (about 16–17 in East Stuart). She also confirmed the amended resolution allows property owners to use their own probate attorneys rather than the city's contract attorney.
The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call.
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